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# Palm-Sized Grocery Guides
The 'Dirty Dozen Cheat Sheet' Helps you Buy Organic

By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-04-24 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dozen-cheat-sheet
References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/food-drink/while-buying-or.php) & [mypapercrane](http://www.mypapercrane.com/blog/?p=2135)

It has been a longtime predicament for many as to whether or not to spend that extra cash on [organic produce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivias-organics) or not. Well, look no further than the 'Dirty Dozen Cheat Sheet' for a little help in that department.

Designed by Heidi Kenney, this cute and downloadable credit card-sized guide separates 27 [common fruits and veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-european-produce) into two categories: those with [low pesticide content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcheck) and those without. Kenney also uses kawaii-style illustrations based on the Environment Working Group’s extensive list.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Organic Simplification:** The simplified approach can be applied to other areas of consumer decision making, creating opportunities for businesses to offer easy-to-use guides and resources to help simplify the often complicated world of organic buying.
- **Personalized Guides:** Personalized guides that cater to individual health needs could offer businesses in the wellness industry an opportunity to provide innovative services and products.
- **Kawaii Marketing:** The use of kawaii-style illustrations could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to market their products to a younger, style-conscious demographic.

### Where This Applies

- **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers could offer their customers similar palm-sized guides for easy reference, or leverage technology to offer personalized guides based on their customers' shopping history.
- **Wellness:** Wellness companies could develop personalized guides for healthy eating based on customers' unique health profiles, or offer subscription services that deliver tailored groceries to their doorsteps.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies in marketing and advertising could target younger, style-conscious audiences by using kawaii-style illustrations in their campaigns to capture their attention and build brand loyalty.

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